Fayetteville Today

County of Cumberland issued the following announcement on Jan. 4.

The Cumberland County Health Department, in partnership with Optum Serv, is extending COVID-19 testing hours at the Health Department beginning Jan. 4. Testing will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of the Public Health Center, 1235 Ramsey Street.

You can pre-register at https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/covid19/testing/locations and testing is free.

Previously, COVID-19 testing hours were only Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The Health Department can provide free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kits, while supplies last. Pick up a kit at the Health Department, Monday-Friday with no appointment required. Limit of two kits per person. For more information visit our website.

Vaccine Clinic Information

All individuals age 5 and up may schedule appointments on the County’s COVID-19 vaccine page at cumberlandcountync.gov/covid19/vaccination. An online application form allows individuals to choose their own appointment date and time for the first, second, or third dose, if eligible, of the vaccine. Second doses are automatically scheduled after the first dose is received. Upcoming clinic dates are as follows:

Monday through Friday

• Health Department, 1235 Ramsey Street, 3rd floor auditorium Fayetteville, NC 28301
  • Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J
  • No appointments required
  • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit cumberlandcountync.gov/covid19/vaccination to make an appointment. First, second, and third doses are the same. Individuals may attend a “second dose clinic” to receive their first or third dose. Call (910) 678-7657 weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. if you need assistance with the form or have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Individuals who need transportation to and from the vaccination site can call 910-678-7619 weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for assistance.

Find your spot at myspot.nc.gov/ or search at vaccines.gov/search/ to find a location near you to become fully vaccinated.

To file a complaint concerning a violation of the Cumberland County abatement order, please visit cumberlandcountync.gov/MaskOrder or to speak with a Cumberland County Health Department representative concerning a violation of the abatement, please call (910) 678-7657.

Please visit cumberlandcountync.gov/MaskOrder for more information about the abatement and a downloadable abatement sign to place in public areas. Watch the Board of Commissioners Special Meeting at YouTube.com/cumberlandcountyNC for the full discussion from Aug. 24.

Please visit www.cumberlandcountync.gov/publichealth for more information about Cumberland County Department of Health programs. 

Original source can be found here.